Holgate Middle School

Holgate Middle School Newsletter September 2023 https://5il.co/23ojc

The AC v Brandon soccer game on Saturday (9/2) has been moved ahead due to projected heat index. Girls will play at 10:30am followed by the boys game. This is a time change. Go Eagles!

Parents/Guardians, Come hear the inspiring true story about one girls dream to change the world. This Rachel's Challenge Community Event is open to the public, ages 12 and up, on Wednesday, August 30th at 7:00 pm in the CHS Theater.

From back-to-school events to the first week of classes, it's been a great start to the school year at #AberdeenPublicSchools!

From Student to Teacher: Five new Aberdeen Public School District teachers are CHS graduates! Read more about Sydney Hepperle, Haylee Mork, Megan Tiede, Mariah William and Ezekiel Wills: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1216436 #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

August 21, 2023 Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope this letter finds you well. As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our students, we are writing to inform you about an upcoming online training your student will participate in, regarding the topic of sexual harassment. The training is designed to provide our middle school students with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and prevent sexual harassment, which helps establish a safer and more respectful school environment for everyone involved. Training Courses: ● What Is Sexual Harassment? (9 minutes) ● What Does Sexual Harassment Look Like? (9 minutes) ● Stopping Sexual Harassment (10 minutes) Description: These training courses address various aspects of sexual harassment. It helps students distinguish between harmless interactions and harassment, defines different forms of harassment, and aids in recognizing such situations. It also educates about inappropriate behavior, covering verbal, nonverbal, physical, and online actions; while clarifying the distinction between sexual harassment and assault. The training emphasizes intervention strategies to ensure safety, highlighting the impact on both individuals and the school community, and encourages students to voice concerns while offering assistance, support, and resources. By participating in this training, your child will gain valuable insights into creating a safe and respectful environment for themselves and their peers. We understand that discussions about sensitive subjects such as sexual harassment can be challenging, but they are essential in ensuring the well-being of our students. Additionally, this will allow you the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with your child and support their learning on this important topic. Our goal is to work together to create an atmosphere that encourages open dialogue and a clear understanding of appropriate behavior. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming online training or would like a chance to view the training content online, please email me at peggy.cox@k12.sd.us. This training will take place during homeroom on August 30th, August 31st, and September 1st. We value your partnership in nurturing a safe and respectful environment for all our students. Thank you for your continued support. Respectfully, Peggy Cox Assistant Principal Holgate Middle School

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Welcome back, students! Today was the first day of school at Aberdeen Public Schools, and we're excited for a great school year! Find more back-to-school photos here: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1212014 #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

The soccer match vs Pierre Riggs High School has been postponed (8/22) due to the high heat index. A reschedule date will be announced later.

The middle school tennis match vs Huron has been cancelled (8/22) due to the heat index.

The freshmen football game vs SF Lincoln will be start at 6:00. This is a time change due to the projected heat index. Game location will be at Holgate Middle School.

Due to the projected heat index on Tuesday (8/22), Girls Soccer will start at 6:00pm and boys soccer at 8:00pm on Golden Eagle Field.

Friday was WEB Orientation Day at Holgate Middle School and Simmons Middle School! Sixth graders got to see their new schools, participate in fun activities, and practice opening their lockers! For more information and photos, visit https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1207859

Welcome back, teachers! Today we welcomed back our teachers with the school song, a lot of smiles - and plenty of selfies! Visit our website to see more selfies: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1202733 Or share your own in the comments! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

Welcome, new teachers! Today we held New Teacher Orientation for educators joining our school district. Also today, the Aberdeen Chamber held a new teacher luncheon, where speakers included Lincoln Elementary's own Lauren Wilkinson! Thank you to the Chamber for hosting!

Come hear the inspiring true story about one girl’s dream to change the world. This Rachel's Challenge community event is open to the public, ages 12 and up, on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. in the CHS Theatre.

August 7, 2023 Dear Holgate Middle School Parents/Guardians, We are excited to kick-off another school year with a half day of school on August 22nd from 8:00-11:45 am. We have a few events planned to help make the first day go well. 6th grade students should plan to attend WEB at Holgate Middle School on Friday, August 18th from 9:00-11:00 am. Students will get a tour of the school, practice locker combinations, and meet other 6th graders. This event is for students only and we request that students do not bring anything with them to participate in WEB. 6th grade Open House is Monday, August 21st from 5:30-6:30 pm. Parents/Guardians and 6th grade students are invited to attend a short meeting in the gymnasium, pick up schedules, purchase planners ($5), deposit lunch money, set up lockers, tour the building, and pay the technology fee ($25). Chromebooks will be checked out to 6th grade students during class within the first week of school. All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located on Parent Portal for parent/guardian review and signature. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7700. HMS 7th and 8th grade students may pick up their schedules/locker assignments, purchase planners ($5), deposit lunch money, set up their lockers, pay the technology fee ($25), and checkout Chromebooks on Monday, August 21st from 8:00 am–3:30 pm. All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located on Parent Portal for parent/guardian review and signature. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7700. The annual $25 Chromebook fee is an accidental damage protection insurance policy for your child’s Chromebook for the 2023-2024 school year. We strongly encourage you to pay this fee, as it can greatly reduce your charges during the year. If your child’s Chromebook is damaged due to accidental causes, you will only be charged $25 for a new policy. If the Chromebook is damaged due to negligence or purposeful mistreatment, fees will be assessed according to the use policy. We look forward to a great year with your students. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (605) 725-7700. Respectfully, Bo Beck Principal

Back-to-School Days are taking place today and tomorrow at CHS! Students are getting their IDs, Chromebooks and activity passes. We can't wait to welcome all of our students back to school! Find resources here: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/page/back-to-school

Please do online registration and permission slips through Parent Portal. Instructions for updating your information is here. https://5il.co/2114h